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Mark Zuckerberg, president and CEO of Facebook, married his long-time girlfriend, Priscilla Chan, in 2012. While Mark is well-known for running the popular social networking site, Chan graduated from medical school at the University of California in San Francisco and has plans to become a pediatrician.

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Marissa Mayer and Zachary Bogue

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and her husband, Zachary Bogue are the poster couple for Silicon Valley success. Mayer was named CEO in 2012 and Bogue, a former lawyer is the co-founder of Data Collective, a venture fund, and also works as an angel investor and advisor for big data startups. less

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and her husband, Zachary Bogue are the poster couple for Silicon Valley success. Mayer was named CEO in 2012 and Bogue, a former lawyer is the co-founder of Data Collective, a venture ... more

Larry Baer, president and chief executive officer of the SF Giants and his wife, Pam Baer, a board member for San Francisco General are visible on the San Francisco social and philanthropy scene. Larry is a member of several boards and the two are co-chairs of the drive to complete fundraising for SF General. less

Larry Baer, president and chief executive officer of the SF Giants and his wife, Pam Baer, a board member for San Francisco General are visible on the San Francisco social and philanthropy scene. Larry is a ... more

This creative couple is making a splash in San Francisco's art and design scene. Yves Behar is an industrial designer and entrepreneur, who founded Fuseproject, an award-winning industrial design and brand development firm. Sabrina Buell worked as an art professional in New York for 12 years and is now an art advisor in San Francisco. less

This creative couple is making a splash in San Francisco's art and design scene. Yves Behar is an industrial designer and entrepreneur, who founded Fuseproject, an award-winning industrial design and brand ... more

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Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Gavin Newsom

Lieutenant governor Gavin Newsom and his other half, Jennifer Siebel Newsom are a powerful political force. Newsom is well-known in the political sphere and Jennifer is the CEO of the non-profit organization The Representation Project, a campaign and media organization. The duo are also born and raised San Franciscans. less

Lieutenant governor Gavin Newsom and his other half, Jennifer Siebel Newsom are a powerful political force. Newsom is well-known in the political sphere and Jennifer is the CEO of the non-profit organization ... more

Dubbed by the press as "Silicon Valley's Martha Stewart" Brit Morin is the founder and CEO of Brit + Co., an online DIY community/e-commerce company that aims to inspire the digital generation to create. Her equally entrepreneurial husband is Dave Morin, co-founder and CEO of Path, a social networking-enabled photo sharing service. less

Dubbed by the press as "Silicon Valley's Martha Stewart" Brit Morin is the founder and CEO of Brit + Co., an online DIY community/e-commerce company that aims to inspire the digital generation to create. Her ... more

This power couple continues to dominate San Francisco social events and it's no surprise given their background. Charlotte Shultz is an heiress and socialite who served on many boards and chaired countless events in the city while George Shultz is the former Secretary of State. The well-connected couple have busy social schedules, including attending White House state dinners and various charity events to name a few. less

This power couple continues to dominate San Francisco social events and it's no surprise given their background. Charlotte Shultz is an heiress and socialite who served on many boards and chaired countless ... more

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Jacky and Michael Recchiuti

Jacky and Michael Recchiuti help make San Francisco a little sweeter. The couple founded Recchiuti Confections in 1997 after years of chocolate-making in a test kitchen. Today, the company has two locations in the city and many more retail partners that sell their exquisite treats. less

Jacky and Michael Recchiuti help make San Francisco a little sweeter. The couple founded Recchiuti Confections in 1997 after years of chocolate-making in a test kitchen. Today, the company has two locations in ... more

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Alexis and Trevor Traina

Alexis and Trevor Traina make the perfect team. She is the creative director at Swanson Vineyards, the Oakville vineyards which her father founded in 1985. He makes wishes come true through his website, IfOnly, which promises individuals an experience they can only dream about. Together, they make up one of San Francisco's most powerful couples. less

Alexis and Trevor Traina make the perfect team. She is the creative director at Swanson Vineyards, the Oakville vineyards which her father founded in 1985. He makes wishes come true through his website, IfOnly, ... more

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Alison and Mark Pincus

Entrepreneurship is the name of the game for this couple. Mark Pincus, is the co-founder of Zynga, which makes online social games. His wife, Alison, also has a company of her own. She co-founded One Kings Lane, a site that offers private sales on high-end home décor. less

Entrepreneurship is the name of the game for this couple. Mark Pincus, is the co-founder of Zynga, which makes online social games. His wife, Alison, also has a company of her own. She co-founded One Kings ... more

Photo: Drew Altizer, Special To The Chronicle

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Nicola Miner and Robert Mailer Anderson

Nicola Miner is the daughter of Oracle Corporation co-founder Bob Miner. Her husband, SFJazz board trustee Robert Mailer Anderson, is a novelist and screenwriter and is also a fifth-generation native of Marin County. Together, they are a fixture on the San Francisco social scene. They've even hosted Barack Obama during a fundraising visit. less

Nicola Miner is the daughter of Oracle Corporation co-founder Bob Miner. Her husband, SFJazz board trustee Robert Mailer Anderson, is a novelist and screenwriter and is also a fifth-generation native of Marin ... more

The son of iconic Gap founders, Donald and Doris Fisher, Bob Fisher is a San Francisco mainstay. Bob continued in the family tradition and has served as Gap's director since 1990. His wife, Randi Fisher, is co-founder and trustee of the Pisces Foundation in San Francisco alongside her husband. The goal of the foundation is to improve the environment for present and future generations. less

The son of iconic Gap founders, Donald and Doris Fisher, Bob Fisher is a San Francisco mainstay. Bob continued in the family tradition and has served as Gap's director since 1990. His wife, Randi Fisher, is ... more

What started as a pop culture blog in 2005 has now morphed into a multi-million dollar business for this Bay Area couple. Lisa and Brian Sugar have grown their brand, PopSugar, to include five offices worldwide, hundreds of employees, 20 million unique page views per month and millions more in in venture funding. There's no doubt about it, the the Sugars are here to stay. less

What started as a pop culture blog in 2005 has now morphed into a multi-million dollar business for this Bay Area couple. Lisa and Brian Sugar have grown their brand, PopSugar, to include five offices ... more

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Gina and Stuart Peterson

Stuart Peterson is the president and founder of ARTIS, as well as co-founder and senior partner of ARTIS Ventures. The San Francisco-based hedge fund invests mainly in public technology companies. Together with his wife Gina, the Petersons chair galas and auctions as well as collecting impressive contemporary works. less

Stuart Peterson is the president and founder of ARTIS, as well as co-founder and senior partner of ARTIS Ventures. The San Francisco-based hedge fund invests mainly in public technology companies. Together with ... more

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Sonya Molodetskaya and Willie Brown

Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and his longtime companion, Sonya Molodetskaya, are fixtures at the San Francisco social scene. Despite leaving office in 2004, Brown's influence can still be felt throughout the city. less

Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and his longtime companion, Sonya Molodetskaya, are fixtures at the San Francisco social scene. Despite leaving office in 2004, Brown's influence can still be felt ... more

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Carla Emil and Rich Silverstein

Co-chairman and creative director at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, Rich Silverstein has made a career of creating ad campaigns for famous clientele including including Google, Chevrolet, YouTube, got milk?, NBA, Cisco, and Motorola, among others. Silverstein and his wife, SFMOMA trustee Carla Emil, live in Mill Valley and are fixtures on the city's art circuit. less

Co-chairman and creative director at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, Rich Silverstein has made a career of creating ad campaigns for famous clientele including including Google, Chevrolet, YouTube, got milk?, ... more

In 1998, Craig Stoll and Anne Spencer, opened the small storefront Delfina. The restaurant was instantly a hit and continued to grow. Today, the couple are busier than ever, running their other restaurants, Pizzeria Delfina and Locanda with more in the works. less

In 1998, Craig Stoll and Anne Spencer, opened the small storefront Delfina. The restaurant was instantly a hit and continued to grow. Today, the couple are busier than ever, running their other restaurants, ... more

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Julia and Kevin Hartz

Julia and Kevin Hartz are not just partners in love, they're also partners in business. The husband-and-wife team co-founded Eventbrite, the online event planning and ticketing platform. Their pairing must be strong considering the success the company has seen. With more than $1.5 billion in gross sales and 100 million tickets sold, the only way to go is up for this duo. less

Julia and Kevin Hartz are not just partners in love, they're also partners in business. The husband-and-wife team co-founded Eventbrite, the online event planning and ticketing platform. Their pairing must be ... more

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Ayelet Waldman and Michael Chabon

Author Ayelet Waldman, known for her frank essays on motherhood and marriage is one-half of this powerful writing duo. Her husband is Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon.

Author Ayelet Waldman, known for her frank essays on motherhood and marriage is one-half of this powerful writing duo. Her husband is Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon.

What happens when you pair an acclaimed pastry chef (Elisabeth Prueitt) with a master baker (Chad Robertson)? You get one of the strongest culinary forces in the area. The couple are also owners of Tartine, a bakery, Bar Tartine, a restaurant, and wrote a cookbook, titled Tartine. less

What happens when you pair an acclaimed pastry chef (Elisabeth Prueitt) with a master baker (Chad Robertson)? You get one of the strongest culinary forces in the area. The couple are also owners of Tartine, a ... more

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Sharon and Barclay Simpson

Sharon and Barclay Simpson have been mainstays in the Bay Area philanthropic scene for decades. Barclay is a Cal grad, and founder and chairman of Simpson Manufacturing. His wife, Sharon, a Cal Shakes executive committee member has also made an impact. The Simpsons are active in supporting the arts, sponsoring an annual award for grad­u­at­ing M.F.A. stu­dents at the Cal­i­for­nia Col­lege of the Arts in Oak­land, Calif. less

Sharon and Barclay Simpson have been mainstays in the Bay Area philanthropic scene for decades. Barclay is a Cal grad, and founder and chairman of Simpson Manufacturing. His wife, Sharon, a Cal Shakes executive ... more

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Caitlin and James Freeman

James Freeman is the founder of ubiquitous coffee company, Blue Bottle Coffee. His wife, Caitlin Freeman, is a self-taught baker and resident pastry chef at the company.

James Freeman is the founder of ubiquitous coffee company, Blue Bottle Coffee. His wife, Caitlin Freeman, is a self-taught baker and resident pastry chef at the company.

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Helen and Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab is the founder of the Charles Schwab Corporation, a leading financial services firm. His wife Helen Schwab, is president of the board of the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation, a private foundation that supports entrepreneurial organizations working in education, poverty prevention, human services and health. The couple is active in various philanthropic endeavors and Charles also serves as chairman of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. less

Charles Schwab is the founder of the Charles Schwab Corporation, a leading financial services firm. His wife Helen Schwab, is president of the board of the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation, a private ... more

Susie Tompkins Buell is the co-founder and co-owner of Espirit. Her husband, Mark Buell, retired from his career in public and private real estate development before turning to public service. Today, the couple are active in political and social causes. less

Susie Tompkins Buell is the co-founder and co-owner of Espirit. Her husband, Mark Buell, retired from his career in public and private real estate development before turning to public service. Today, the couple ... more

These two writers joined forces not just romantically but also creatively. Vendela Vida is a novelist, journalist and editor. Her husband, Dave Eggers, is a writer, editor and publisher. They're a screenwriting team whose first joint effort, Away We Go, was released in 2009. The couple also co-founded 826 Valencia, a nonprofit organization that teaches creative writing to children and teens. less

These two writers joined forces not just romantically but also creatively. Vendela Vida is a novelist, journalist and editor. Her husband, Dave Eggers, is a writer, editor and publisher. They're a screenwriting ... more

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Marcia and John Goldman

Marcia and John Goldman are known for their generosity. They're the philanthropists who covered the city's $105,000 cost for the famous Batkid. The couple are Bay Area natives who were raised with a strong commitment to volunteerism and charitable giving. In 1997, they established the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, focusing on grants in the areas of youth, health, and the arts. less

Marcia and John Goldman are known for their generosity. They're the philanthropists who covered the city's $105,000 cost for the famous Batkid. The couple are Bay Area natives who were raised with a strong ... more

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Reverend Cecil Williams and Janice Mirikitani

Reverend Cecil Williams is the founder and minister of Liberation of Glide Memorial United Methodist Church in San Francisco. In addition to being a minister, he is an author, social activist, and a community leader. Rev. Williams was one of the first clergymen to take a stand for same sex couples by presiding over their weddings 40 years before gay marriage was legal. His wife, Janice Mirikitani, is the founding president of the Glide Foundation. Together, they run Glide’s many social programs. less

Reverend Cecil Williams is the founder and minister of Liberation of Glide Memorial United Methodist Church in San Francisco. In addition to being a minister, he is an author, social activist, and a community ... more